@Fight like a girl posted:TAJ..you live in Erie PA now? I live near by. I've had my j pouch since 1989. I too am saddened by Dr Shen leaving. I recently saw Dr Philpott. Definitely not a Dr Shen. But not sure what or who else to see. I am on entyvio infusions now do I need to continue with my care at CCF. Plus my husband & I both now are cancer patients so don't think s trip into NYC especially now with covi19! Crazy mess. I truly miss Dr Shen. Dr Lavery too. He saved my life back in 1989. He retired also. So the Dr that took his patients too & again.. nowhere near a Dr Lavery. I wish everyone the best to finding a new Dr or getting in to see Dr shen! Stay healthy
I live in Cleveland and I had Dr Shen for 11 years, we have been through a lot. Many needle knife treatments and some procedures never done before. I miss him so much and I do email him if I ever have questions. I did see Dr Philpott a few months ago and although shes no Dr Shen, I think I liked her. I am due for an upper and lower scope by the end of the year. My pouch is far from perfect so we shall see. I had my pouch redo by Dr Remzi right before he left for NYC as well. We have become close and text him all the time. My sister who has Crohns and lives in Florida, was having an issue, so I called him and he had a collegue that he knows at that hospital and he personally called the chair down there and got this doctor to take over her care.. This was so awesome.. love him